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Alfred Siew

Alfred is a writer, speaker and media instructor who has covered the telecom, media and technology scene for more than 20 years. Previously the technology correspondent for The Straits Times, he now edits the Techgoondu.com blog and runs his own technology and media consultancy.
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A quarter of malware now uses encryption to bypass defences: Sophos

Hackers are encrypting their malicious code to hide from cyber defences and…

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Goondu DIY: Avoiding those annoying ads you see on Facebook

By looking through and adjusting your Facebook ad preferences, you can reduce…

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Huawei’s updated Mate Xs foldable phone out in Singapore in March

When it ships in Singapore in March, the new Huawei Mate Xs…

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231 million 5G phones to be shipped in 2020, says research firm

These devices are expected to cost US$700 (S$981) to US$800 in the…

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Which Samsung Galaxy S20 phone is right for you?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is packed with features like a "super…

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Grab, Volocopter to study if air taxis are feasible in Southeast Asia

The deal between Grab and Volocopter will look into the most suitable…

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A surprise, as telcos compete for two islandwide 5G licences in Singapore

When 5G arrives in Singapore in 2022 or earlier, the telecom market…

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Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip brings retro style with first foldable glass screen

The S$1,998 Galaxy Z Flip is costly and not for everyone, but…

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Amid coronavirus crisis, a good time to turn to teleworking

The lessons learnt from the temporary teleworking arrangements during this challenging period…

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Living with Arlo Pro 3 cameras and Audio Doorbell

Using the Arlo Pro 3 cameras and the Arlo Audio Doorbell for…

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When fake news, censorship make it harder to tackle a coronavirus

It's true that fake news spreads as fast as a coronavirus. But…

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Q&A: Hard to innovate if identity theft, fraud not dealt with, says PayPal

PayPal now uses AI to better analyse online transactions to allow real…

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Samsung launches Galaxy S10 Lite in Singapore ahead of next big flagship phone

Samsung will start selling the Galaxy S10 Lite, an updated but trimmed…

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Geek buy: Logitech K380 Bluetooth keyboard works well with a TV

The Logitech K380 is a compact Bluetooth keyboard that lets you connect…

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In unprecedented move, StarHub and M1 will jointly bid for Singapore 5G licence

StarHub and M1 will put in a joint bid for a 5G…

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Goondu review: Audio-Technica ATH-CKS5TW earphones

You get what you pay for in the Audio-Technica ATH-CKS5TW, a no-frills…

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Connecting directly to the cloud makes SD-WAN attractive to enterprises

A good experience with cloud-based apps is driving many enterprises to use…

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Linksys Wi-Fi gear can soon monitor your breathing, or if you fall at home

Using Wi-Fi signals in your home, Linksys Wellness Pods can detect a…

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Build a small gaming PC with Intel’s NUC 9 Extreme in 2020

If you've always wanted to build a compact yet powerful gaming PC,…

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Hands on: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold looks promising with foldable screen

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold may be the first PC with a…

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